Your shoulder joint may wear out over time from repeated use. You might experience regular pain, and it may even limit your ability to move your shoulder normally, which could interfere with your everyday life. Fortunately, you can get shoulder joint replacement surgery to get long-term relief. Shoulder joint replacement surgery is available in two…
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Total Knee Replacement for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis occurs due to the wearing-down of the protective cartilage in a joint. When this cartilage becomes too thin or wears away and is thus no longer able to cushion the bones in a joint from rubbing against each other during movement, it can cause inflammation – resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of…
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Knee Injuries in Young Athletes
Year-round practices, games, and competitions can make being an athlete very physically demanding, which can put players at risk of injuries. One of the most common sports injuries involves the knee due to all the running and jumping involved in nearly all sports. Your child’s dedication to sports that involve high impact and collisions may…
Simple Ways to Improve Bone Density and Prevent Fractures
Your bones do a lot to help you move and function and serve as protection for your internal organs. They also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which they release when the body needs them for other uses. Bone strength and size is measured according to bone density. Loss of bone strength can lead…
What’s the Difference Between Total Shoulder Replacement and Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
A shoulder joint that has been damaged by arthritis, a fractured shoulder bone, or a severely torn rotator cuff may be restored to its normal function through shoulder replacement surgery. After healing from the surgery, you are likely to be fully free from shoulder pain and will regain your range of motion in your arm….
Overview of ACL Reconstruction
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tear is a common knee injury, particularly in very active people and athletes. It can cause pain, swelling, and instability in the knee, making many normal day-to-day activities difficult. Depending on the severity of the tear, ACL reconstruction surgery may be required to successfully repair the damage. The Anterior…
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Types of Arthritis that Affect the Shoulder
Woke up with your shoulder hurting? Does the pain get worse whenever you move your shoulder? Noticed you can’t move your shoulder like you once could? All these signs can indicate you have arthritis. But there are several types of arthritis that can affect your shoulder, of which the treatment is as simple as an…
Acute vs. Chronic Bursitis
A bursa functions as a cushion between the bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles near bony prominences in your body. It is a fluid-filled sac that reduces the friction between these parts during movement, allowing them to glide smoothly around each other. The plural term for bursa is bursae, and bursitis is the inflammation of one…
Activities to Avoid After Hip Replacement Surgery
As we get older, our hips go through inevitable wear-and-tear which can cause persistent arthritis pain. Hip damage from trauma or a chronic underlying condition can also complicate even the simplest actions, like getting up from the bed or walking. Fortunately, hip replacement surgery can give your joint a new lease on life. In a…
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Partial Knee Replacement: Is It For You?
Our knees gradually wear down and become more vulnerable to injury and chronic conditions as we age. When you have degenerative joint disease, your knees become increasingly weak and unable to hold your weight, preventing you from the physical activities you once enjoyed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 32.5 million…
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